Lights, camera, craftsmanship! For 38 years, Kim-Wai Chung has been the unsung hero of Chinese cinema, building worlds that transport audiences from ancient martial arts inns to futuristic space stations. 🛠️ From hand-carving swords for New Dragon Gate Inn to engineering sci-fi gadgets for The Wandering Earth 2, Chung’s props are the secret sauce making blockbusters feel #TooReal.
💡 “A good prop isn’t just a tool—it’s a character,” says Chung, whose career mirrors China’s film industry evolution. He’s swapped hand-stitched costumes for 3D-printed marvels but insists: “The magic happens when tech meets heart.”
Now mentoring young creators, Chung dreams of a new wave of talent: “I want them to geek out over details like I do! 🎥 Imagine a kid today designing props for movies we can’t even dream of yet.” His advice? “Watch films like you’re solving a puzzle—every prop tells a story.”
